Planner III

Kapower; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K (Traditional and Roth) with match

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Job summary

K&A Power Group is seeking a highly skilled Substation Construction & Maintenance Planner to join our Greenville, SC team. You will plan, coordinate, and execute complex substation construction and maintenance activities, ensuring safe, efficient operations and adherence to standards.

Ideal candidates bring extensive hands-on substation experience, deep knowledge of equipment and outage sequencing, and the ability to develop detailed work plans. Travel to field locations is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transmission line and/or substation maintenance, construction, commissioning, or operations.
• Experience planning and coordinating substation maintenance and construction activities.
• Ability to independently develop work plans and manage complex projects.
• Hands-on experience working in electrical substations.
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment, outage planning, and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule complex substation construction and maintenance activities.
• Develop detailed work plans, construction sequences, equipment outage plans, and temporary facility installation plans.
• Coordinate with Transmission, Distribution, and Generation teams to ensure safe project execution.
• Review construction sequencing, switching plans, isolation procedures, and clearance documentation.
• Support project managers by developing construction execution strategies.
• Lead planning and scheduling calls for projects of varying complexity.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to outages and clearances.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, procedures, and system documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and NERC standards.
• Maintain project records and scheduling information.
• Provide technical guidance for substation maintenance and construction.
• Support development and improvement of planning procedures.

Skills

Substation planning

Outage planning

Construction coordination

Scheduling

Technical guidance

NERC standards

Safety procedures

Electrical substations

Project management

Field experience

Job description

At K&A, our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving our success through their talent, dedication, and passion.

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.

We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and forging meaningful, long-term relationships with our clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Construction & Maintenance Planner to join our team at K&A Power Group in Greenville, SC. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in or around electrical substations and possess the technical knowledge necessary to develop safe, efficient, and executable work plans. While training can be provided on internal processes, a strong foundation in substation equipment, maintenance, construction practices, and outage planning is required.

Travel is required to field locations using a personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement will be provided.

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule complex substation construction and maintenance activities.
• Develop detailed work plans, construction sequences, equipment outage plans, and temporary facility installation plans.
• Coordinate with Transmission, Distribution, and Generation teams to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Review construction sequencing, switching plans, isolation procedures, and clearance documentation.
• Support project managers and project teams by developing and defining construction execution strategies.
• Lead planning and scheduling calls for projects of varying complexity.
• Identify and mitigate operational and construction risks associated with equipment outages, clearance boundaries, and contingency scenarios.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, procedures, and system documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, operating procedures, and NERC standards.
• Maintain accurate project records, planning documentation, and scheduling information.
• Provide technical guidance and peer-level support for substation maintenance and construction activities.
• Support the development, execution, and continuous improvement of planning procedures and work processes.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience performing transmission line and/or substation maintenance, construction, commissioning, or operations work.
• Experience planning and coordinating substation maintenance and construction activities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop work plans and manage complex construction or maintenance projects.
• Hands-on experience working in electrical substations.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Substation bus configurations and systems
  • Circuit breakers
  • Gang-operated disconnect switches
  • Disconnect switches and related apparatus
  • Power transformers
  • Voltage regulators
  • Instrument transformers
  • Above-grade and below-grade substation facilities
  • Substation structures and associated equipment
  • Equipment outage planning and sequencing
  • Commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance practices

Pay Range $40-$46/hour

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth: We've earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.